Flash flooding in northwest as Calgary gets walloped by weather again
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A severe thunderstorm that rolled through Calgary on Thursday evening continued to cause issues on the roads well into the night.
A severe thunderstorm that rolled through Calgary on Thursday evening continued to cause issues on the roads well into the night.
Police were warning drivers to use caution and find other routes in areas that were hit hardest.
Thunder, lightning, heavy rain and hail came down around the supper hour.
Traffic was at a standstill along the Trans-Canada Highway heading into Calgary due to flooding.
One car could be seen partially submerged near Stoney Trail.
Drivers were being directed away from the area, causing delays.
Environment and Climate Change Canada says the thunderstorm was slow-moving, producing a lot of rain and dime-sized hail in some areas.